Guwahati: Assam is actively courting investments in the green energy sector as it prepares to host the Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit on February 25-26.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has outlined the state’s ambitious renewable energy goals, emphasizing opportunities in floating solar projects, bio-CNG, green hydrogen, and advanced thermal jet (ATJ) fuel.
The state aims to achieve 3,000 MW of renewable energy by 2030 and is implementing investor-friendly policies to attract major industry players.
To further strengthen participation at the summit, Chief Minister Sarma recently met with top industrialists in Mumbai, including JSW Group Chairman Sajjan Jindal, Welspun World Chairman BK Goenka, and Essar Group Vice Chairman Ravi Ruia.
Discussions with Jindal focused on infrastructure and energy collaborations, with Sarma highlighting Assam’s efforts to create a conducive investment ecosystem and showcasing the recently approved Assam Startup and Innovation Policy, which aims to support 5,000 startups and generate one lakh jobs in the next five years.
With Welspun World, the Chief Minister explored potential investments in textiles, energy, water treatment, and infrastructure, assuring Goenka of an enabling business environment.
Similarly, in his meeting with Ruia, Sarma discussed manufacturing electric trucks in Assam and renewable energy initiatives, extending an invitation to the Essar Group for the summit.
Advantage Assam 2.0 is expected to be a significant platform for business expansion, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi attending as the chief guest on February 25. The event aims to position Assam as a key player in India’s green energy future and infrastructure growth.
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